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Evacuation order lifted in central Alberta town as thousands more remain out of homes

Evacuation order lifted in central Alberta town as thousands more remain out of homes

An evacuation order for a west-central Alberta town has been lifted as wildfires continue to keep thousands of people out of their homes in the province.
New Liberal law would make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to get bail

New Liberal law would make it harder for some repeat violent offenders to get bail

OTTAWA — The Liberals' new bail-reform legislation includes new measures that would make it more difficult for some repeat violent offenders to get released on bail.
Hot and dry conditions persist as wildfires rage through Western Canada

Hot and dry conditions persist as wildfires rage through Western Canada

Hot and dry conditions have worsened wildfires throughout Western Canada, forcing thousands from their homes and leaving many regions under a layer of smoke.
More money from Ontario needed to end 'stalemate' over Stellantis battery plant: feds

More money from Ontario needed to end 'stalemate' over Stellantis battery plant: feds

OTTAWA — Canada offered Stellantis and LG Energy Solution a deal similar to the one Volkswagen accepted in March to build an electric-vehicle battery plant, but Ottawa wants Ontario to pony up a bigger share of the cash to make this deal happen, a fe
'Probably organized crime': Montreal police probe wave of arsons, extortion attempts

'Probably organized crime': Montreal police probe wave of arsons, extortion attempts

MONTREAL — The greater Montreal area has witnessed a notable increase in arsons in recent months, with restaurants, cafés and vehicles the frequent targets.
B.C. teen sustained head injuries before death, pathologist tells murder trial

B.C. teen sustained head injuries before death, pathologist tells murder trial

VANCOUVER — A forensic pathologist testifying in the trial of a man accused of murdering a 13-year-old girl in Burnaby, B.C.
Parliamentary committee calls for modernized Safe Third Country Agreement

Parliamentary committee calls for modernized Safe Third Country Agreement

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee has called for Canada's Safe Third Country Agreement with the United States to include new exemptions allowing some asylum seekers to make claims in Canada after arriving south of the border.
As tidal-power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to clarify regulation

As tidal-power firms ebb, Fisheries minister strikes task force to clarify regulation

HALIFAX — The federal government is creating a task force to clarify regulations for projects attempting to harness the tidal energy of the Bay of Fundy, after a key player sought bankruptcy protection last week — and blamed Ottawa.
Canada, U.S. team up on EV charging corridor from Quebec City to Kalamazoo

Canada, U.S. team up on EV charging corridor from Quebec City to Kalamazoo

WASHINGTON — Canada and the U.S. are teaming up to build a corridor of charging stations between Quebec City and Michigan to encourage motorists in both countries to buy more electric vehicles. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra and U.S.
Senators urge Ottawa to give sanctions regime the same clarity, assessment as allies

Senators urge Ottawa to give sanctions regime the same clarity, assessment as allies

OTTAWA — A Senate committee says Canada needs to sort out the intent of its sanctions before assessing whether they’re working, and must undertake major upgrades to put its system on par with those of Ottawa’s allies.